Sunday Best – September 4, 2022
ALMOST EVERYTHING WILL WORK AGAIN
IF YOU UNPLUG IT FOR A FEW MINUTES —
INCLUDING YOU.
– ANNE LAMOTT
Dear friends,
May we all have a pocket of peace today,
for reflection and reconnection,
for recovery and replenishment.
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In case you are looking to make the most of hammock time this Labor Day, here is Honeybee’s summer book list!
Sunday Best – August 28, 2022
I’ve intentionally spent time in varied landscapes this summer, which has led to a more vivid appreciation of the uniqueness and unity of our natural world. Here is the third in a series of blessings based on these places.
Blessing of the Forest
May the morning mist soften our sight
May the sapling-split sunbeam awaken our attention
May the life of centuries past
Cushion our steps
Ease our minds
And root our restless souls.
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SUMMER BOOK LIST: I hope this season has offered a window for reflection and replenishment. Firefly season in New England has already faded, but we are still near peak blueberry production, which means there is plenty of time for summer reading!
Sunday Best – August 21, 2022 (with book list!)
I’ve intentionally spent time in varied landscapes this summer, which has led to a more vivid appreciation of the uniqueness and unity of our natural world. Here is the second in a series of blessings based on these places.
Blessing of the Mountains
May the thin sharp air clear our confusion
May the sudden sunrise kindle our joy
May the expanse of the summit uplift our souls
May the rush of the falls echo our love for the world
May the unimpeded stars soar our spirits
May the shelter of the valley hold safe our dearest dreams
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SUMMER BOOK LIST: I hope this season has offered a window for reflection and replenishment. Firefly season in New England has already faded, but we are still near peak blueberry production, which means there is plenty of time for summer reading!
Sunday Best – August 14, 2022 (with book list!)
I’ve intentionally spent time in varied landscapes this summer, which has led to a more vivid appreciation of the uniqueness and unity of our natural world. Here is the first of a series of blessings based on these places.
BLESSING OF THE DESERT
May the skittering gecko bring alertness to change
May the spirals of the hawk inspire spirals of the mind
May the ancient pathways anchor our spirits
May the white fire of noon ignite the sleeping soul
May the full moon rising illuminate the shadows
May the cool pink dawn deliver hope.
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SUMMER BOOK LIST: I hope this season has offered a window for reflection and replenishment. Firefly season in New England is already faded, but we are still at peak blueberry production, which means there is plenty of time for summer reading!
Honeybee Book List – Summer 2022
Sunday Best – August 7, 2022
I spent a delightful morning last week exploring a beach known for its agates, amazed by the beautiful rocks that were strewn along the shore at low tide. By the time I turned to leave, my pockets were sagging with the weight of tiny treasures I’d borrowed to examine more closely.
Imagine my dismay when I emptied those pockets just a few minutes later to find a pile of boring dusty gravel! My disappointment turned to cynicism as I concluded that the jewels that had been so captivating on the shore were just dull worthless stones after all.
Then it occurred to me that there had only been one small difference between wonder and let-down. I poured a little water on the rock pile, and instantly the gravel was transformed back to treasure.
Dear ones, when we are disappointed, we are so quick to reject all that surrounds us – ideas, decisions, friendships. What if our first inclination was not rejection, but restoration? What if we sought this kind of replenishment for ourselves as well?
So many wonders in our world are just a little dusty, waiting for some water.
May we all find the polish that we need to shine.
May we offer the same to others in return.